Information about the job
Senior Trainer (Academic Management)
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candidate. The British Council will not be liable for any costs incurred in connection with the preparation or delivery of applications.
Job title
Senior Trainer (Academic Management) –
Academic Language Support Programme for
Mathematics and Science Teachers
Reference
Location
Qatar
Contract
Local contract. Full Time (to 31 March
2011)
How to apply
Complete the enclosed application form and send, quoting reference X, to Rita.Mattar@qa.britishcouncil.org, by 0600 hours
on Monday 10th May 2010. Applications should be sent by e-mail. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
Applications will not be acknowledged. CVs are not accepted.
In support of your application, please provide evidence that you meet the following:
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behavioural competencies
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skills, knowledge and experience
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any specialist qualifications stated in the person specification.
Confine your answer for each competency to a maximum of 200 words and organise your evidence against each following the
STAR structure:
Situation
a brief sentence or two to set the scene and give the context
Target (or Task)
the specific aspects you focussed on and why
Action
what you actually did, how and when you did it, and the rationale for your choices
Result
what the outcome was and the difference it made
Evidence in excess of 200 words will not be assessed
Before completing this form you must also read the enclosed guidance on completing the application form.
Please do not attach a CV (or any other document) unless it has been requested as part of the recruitment process; they will not be
used to make selection decisions. This is to ensure that all candidates are treated consistently.
Selection
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Candidates who appear, from the information available, to have the qualifications, behavioural competencies, skills, knowledge
and experience that best match the stated requirements for the job will be invited for interview.
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We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
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If five or more candidates meet all the essential criteria at the shortlisting stage, then desirable criteria may also be used.
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At interview candidates will be interviewed against both the essential and desirable criteria.
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When making the final selection decision if it is not possible to select a candidate using essential criteria only then desirable
criteria will be used to make the final decision.
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the
essential criteria.
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Job aim
To deliver quality programmes for Maths and Science teachers working in Independent schools in Qatar so that they are better
able to teach their subjects effectively through English language medium. To do this through own inputs and contributions to
team.
Duties
Duty 1 – 30%
Training
Deliver training sessions for Maths and Science teachers (Primary/Preparatory/and Secondary) working in Qatar schools; using
materials developed specifically for this purpose, which will require ongoing adaptation and supplementing in some cases.
Sessions to have a focus on CLIL methodology. Up to 10 hours/week (including school visits)
Duty 2 – 10%
School Visits
Deliver aspects of the teacher development programme in allocated schools, observing classes and giving developmental
feedback, teaching demonstration classes, offering remedial workshops and other teacher development activities
Duty 3 – 40%
Management and Administration
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To lead on the design, setting up, operation and monitoring of appropriate systems and processes to ensure training for
Phases 2 and 3 is delivered effectively (in consultation with other members of the senior management team). Includes
such things as:
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Designing and communicating the training and cover timetables (based on parameters set by the senior trainer
team)
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Monitoring the completion of school visits, assessment tasks and and collection of feedback by the trainer team
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Monitoring records of work produced by trainers
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Storage of course materials (both hard and soft copy)
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Overseeing downloading, printing, editing, reformatting and uploading of course materials
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Organising and updating the training noticeboard
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To complete and maintain up-to-date academic and other records as required by the Project Manager
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Prepare regular reports - both general progress reports and reports on progress of individual participants as required by
Project Manager
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To provide copies of course documentation as required by Project Manager
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To attend, contribute to, and chair meetings as timetabled
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Attendance at meetings (senior management team, trainers, all staff, etc) with positive contributions
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To contribute to testing and registration sessions
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To cover for Project Manager/Senior Trainers as required
Duty 4 – 15%
Line Management
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To line manage up to 3 full-time trainers and to carry out observations of their sessions and performance management
meetings
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To assist with induction of new trainers
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To act as duty officer as required (troubleshooting)
Duty 5 – 5%
Customer Care
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Producing informational materials for participants and SEC
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Setting up counselling sessions for participating teachers
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Dealing with academic enquiries or complaints relating to courses or trainers
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Ensuring trainers and project staff are fully briefed on courses and procedures
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Drafting letters to participants/SEC about changes to courses or procedures
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Standards
Duty 1
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Assessments of participants and positive feedback from participants, senior trainers and SEC on training delivered show that
course objectives are being met
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All assessment tasks are administered and marked on time
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Feedback from participants is collected regularly and on time
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All sessions delivered punctually to timetable with high level of attendance
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Records of training delivered are kept up to date in the agreed format
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Regular meetings with trainers teaching the same group and peer observation
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Satisfaction of Project Director, Project Manager, Lead Consultant and Qatar Supreme Education Council
Duty 2
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Positive feedback from participants and school management on relevance and quality of inputs
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Number and quality of countersigned written observation feedback sheets
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Satisfaction of Project Director, Project Manager and Qatar Supreme Education Council
Duty 3
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Positive feedback from other members of the senior management team on the quality and effectiveness of the systems and
processes put in place.
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Reports submitted on time; general progress reports contribute to continuous improvement cycle; indivdual reports provide
useful developmental feedback to participants on their progress
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Documents and records are kept up-to-date and stored appropriately in hard and soft copy form and are in line with British
Council identity standards
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Meetings are attended and chaired as timetabled
Duty 4
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Positive feedback from line managees on support and guidance received
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Essential HR guidelines are followed for Performance Management
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Satisfaction of Project Director, Project Manager and Qatar Supreme Education Council
Duty 5
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British Council identity and brand standards are met
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Copyright laws are fully observed
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TQS standards are met
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Positive feedback from trainers, SEC and participants
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Emails and other communications are replied to within 3 working days
Essential competencies
Flexibility; Level 2 Applies procedures flexibly
Applies rules or procedures flexibly, depending on the individual situation, to accomplish tasks or activities more effectively.
Responds effectively to changing circumstances. Remains focused when faced with competing demands. Makes reasonable
adjustments to ensure maximum effectiveness and motivation of self and others.
Teamworking; Level 2
Proactively shares information and learning with colleagues. Addresses conflicts or issues within the team in a positive and open
manner. Provides clear feedback to team members. Uses understanding of different interests and agendas to achieve positive
outcomes. Uses emotional intelligence to understand team dynamics and to harmonise and synergise energies of the team
Intercultural Competence
Higher Level 1
Draws and accumulates lessons from different cultures, experiences and challenges to develop self-knowledge and insight;
adapts easily to different cultural settings; integrates people of different backgrounds into teams in order to achieve objectives
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Subject Knowledge; Level 2
The ability to analyse and describe issues related to teaching and learning languages, maths and science and teaching other
subjects through English the ability to communicate this knowledge effectively and in ways appropriate to teachers.
Training Skills; Level 2
The ability to prepare training sessions that fulfil course objectives, employ appropriate methodology and meet trainees needs; to
plan, control and facilitate interaction in the training room that is appropriate to training activities taking place and promotes
learning, taking into account different needs and abilities of participant trainees.
Teacher Development Skills; Level 2
The ability to mentor teachers in a supportive and constructive way; to observe lessons and give appropriate constructive
feedback and to analyse teachers’ level and style and prepare appropriate interventions to facilitate their development
Native speaker level speaker of English with a first degree, PGCE in TEFL or internationally recognised Diploma in TEFL
(UCLES DTEFLA/DELTA, Cambridge ESOL or Trinity College London Diploma in TESOL or equivalent)
At least 5 years’ full-time TEFL experience post qualification
Substantial Teacher Education experience for Preparatory/Secondary (11-18) teachers, ideally in an overseas context
Desirable competencies
Previous Experience of Working on the ALS programme in Qatar
MA in TEFL/Applied Linguistics (or equivalent)
Content and Language Integrated Learning teaching experience (CLIL)
Special requirements
Appointment to this role is subject to approval of CV by Supreme Education Council, ability to get a work visa in Qatar (which
includes a compulsory HIV test), Criminal Records Bureau checks in the UK, and, where appropriate, equivalent systems
overseas. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bindovers, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared.
Due to local law restrictions accompanying partners must be married.
The normal working week in Qatar is Sunday to Thursday; however, a Saturday-Wednesday working week may be required to
meet participants’ needs.
A valid driving license is highly recommended as making the school visits, which are an integral part of the programme, will be
logistically difficult for the trainer if they cannot drive. Trainers are expected to make their own transport arrangements.
Salary
Salary is paid monthly in arrears. We anticipate the starting salary for this job will be QR 15,000-17,000 per month + terminal
gratuity.
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